Sweet_Dee

Toronto, ON, CA
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happily married, stay-at-home mom who loves to restyle...scrap and make cards...knit and crochet, sew...make homemade gifts for ppl I love...pretty much love to try new things and working with my hands.

craft interests: crochet, fashion, gifts, holidays, home decorating, memory making, paper crafts, quilting, restyle, sewing

Gender: Female

Member Since: 09/07/2008

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My Dream

Jul 15, 2009

The Ultimate Sewing Room contest entry

My First Sewing Project - Restyle Jean Tote!

Jul 3, 2009
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This is my very first sewing project with my sewing machine. I did not use a pattern...I just decided to "wing" it. I used two legs out of an old pair of jeans I had and scrap fabric. I made the...

Re: Couture Hospital Gown

LOVE IT!!!! I'm going to need it soon!

posted: 4:49 pm on November 1st

Re: "10-6" Work Dress

I really like how unique this is. I love that sexy deep mauve-ish colour and the hot sash pair with the oh-so-serious tweed! Very flattering on the model as well. Well done!

posted: 6:22 pm on September 26th

Re: Fun Spring Dress with Pockets

I want that dress!!! I love the colour combo and fabric choice. Excellent job!

posted: 6:15 pm on September 26th

Re: Floral Evening Gown

wow...you have amazing talent! great job. It's absolutely breathtaking!

posted: 3:14 pm on September 26th

Re: Transform a Wool Sweater into a Felted Vest

Very cool! Love the fact that you reused rather than buy or trash. And I, too, love the red blanket stitch. the colour combos are awesome!

posted: 3:08 pm on September 26th

Re: How to Make a $10 T-Shirt Wedding Dress

SO COOL! would like great as a beach wedding dress, and if you change colour and stly a tiny bit, great matching bridesmaid dresses!

posted: 7:40 pm on July 29th

Re: Recycled Necktie Card Holders

Love these cute card holders! Great use of ugly old ties!

posted: 6:52 pm on July 19th

Re: My First Sewing Project - Restyle Jean Tote!

thanks so much mommeofthree!

posted: 1:29 am on July 5th

Re: Choose the Winner of the SewStylish Spring Fashion Contest

LOVE THE ORIGAMI!

posted: 1:55 am on June 12th

Re: Beaded Bookmarks

this bookmarks are so cute! I've seen this at hallmark with a poem for like 15 bucks!!!

posted: 1:50 am on June 12th

Re: How to Make a Two-Color A-Line Tee Skirt

LOVE! i am so gonna try this cool t-skirt! lol!

posted: 8:19 pm on May 29th

Re: How to Make Twirly Butterfly Cards for Spring

This cute butterfly card is great! So simple, but simply beautiful too! I'm going to have to make one for my mom...maybe I'll add a message to the back off the butterfly...I'm thinking "happy birthday!"

posted: 7:55 pm on May 22nd

Re: Make a Quilted Bag and Tote Your Laptop in Style

I really like this. It looks complicated to me (I'm a novice at quilting and the such) but I'm going have to try it some time in the future. With a few changes, it can even be a diaper bag. If it was wider and with pockets inside.

posted: 7:52 pm on May 22nd

Re: Make a Pretty Summer Top from a Pillowcase

LOVE THIS! I'm with cucicucicoo (cute name, btw) I wish I had a nice pillowcase too :(!

posted: 7:49 pm on May 22nd

Re: How to Make Your Own Underwear

T-Shirt Undies! What can be cuter than this! LOL! Imagine the possiblities!

posted: 2:43 am on May 21st

Re: How to Make an Heirloom Lace-Edged Hanky for the Bride-to-Be

I am always looking for ways to make heirlooms, I love this! I love the words in the poem and the whole idea! LOVE THIS HANKY!

posted: 9:21 pm on May 17th

Re: How to Make an Impression: Extraordinary Thank-You Notes

Wow. Awesome thank you note.

posted: 9:13 pm on May 17th

Re: MUG HUGGER

Love this giant drink cozy! Have to try!

posted: 9:06 pm on May 17th

Re: How to Make Mollie Flowers

I love these Mollie flowers! Super cute use of scrap yarn!

posted: 9:05 pm on May 17th

Re: Blossom and Bumblebee Teacup Pincushion

I love this teacup cushion!

posted: 9:04 pm on May 17th

Re: How to Cozy Up Your Curtains with a Crocheted Curtain Tieback

What a cute curtain tie-back!!!

posted: 9:00 pm on May 17th

Re: How to Make a Fabric Case for Photo Discs

Super cute albums!

posted: 2:29 am on May 14th

Re: How to Make a Paper Flower Centerpiece

LOVE tgese paper flowers! Love the yarn vase!

posted: 2:26 am on May 14th

Re: How to Make a Clothespin Cake Topper

These cake toppers are adorable....kinda makes you wanna get married again! Don't hubby go for it though!

posted: 2:23 am on May 14th

Re: How to Make My Very Favorite Box (of All Time!)

Wow, great box design! Will have to try!

posted: 2:38 am on May 11th

Re: How to Make Greeting Cards with Recycled Materials

Love this idea! The catds are so personal and creative! Good use of old paper!

posted: 4:29 am on May 6th

Re: How to Turn a Soda Can into a Spring Flower Brooch

Very creative...could prob. make a rose out of a coke can.

posted: 3:52 am on May 4th

Re: Newspaper, Plastic Bags, Dog Hair...Upcycle Them into Yarn

Informative. I can't get over it, it may be childish...but I can't imagine wearing dog hair or even my hair anywhere but on my head. The other stuff sounds cool though. I've tried plarn and t-shirts and rags with nice results.

posted: 7:02 pm on April 26th

Re: Cosa Verde: For Earth-Friendly Crafters

LOVE THE PLARN BAG!

posted: 8:15 pm on April 19th

Re: How to Make a Reversible Swiffer Sock

Love this! So green! Will be doing it soon!

posted: 1:03 am on April 15th

Re: Book Giveaway - Craft Challenge: Dozens of Ways to Repurpose a Pillowcase

I am just learning how to sew and have already made a few of upcycled projects (that have come out pretty darn well, if I do say so me self:))...would love to get this book! Hope I win!

posted: 12:56 am on April 15th